Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Aug 7, 2023

Ruby Lee Garza passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 in Houston, Texas at sixty-six years of age. She was born to the late Henry and Noemi Plata Ybarra on October 10, 1956 in San Benito, Texas.

Ruby attended San Benito High School. She was a valued employee of the Cameron County Health Department for thirty-eight years....

Aug 4, 2023

Alfonso Hernandez Jr, 48, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Al was born October 5, 1974, to Alfonso and Delia Hernandez in San Benito, Texas. He was the oldest of 3 children and known to his family as “Rookie.” His friends knew him as Al or Fonzie...

Aug 3, 2023

Roberto L. Gonzalez Sr., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted wife, honored sons, and precious grandchildren on August 3, 2023, in Austin, Texas after his valiant and courageous battle with stage four stomach cancer. Roberto was born on February 12, 1943, to Guadalupe Gonzalez Sr. and Maria Del Roble Lugo Gonzalez in Brownsville, Texas and resided, for...

Aug 2, 2023

Claude Edward Haynes, 82, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Fred and Elsie Haynes on December 18, 1940, in Harlingen, where he lived most of his life.

He proudly served his country in Korea as an Army Specialist (E-4).  He worked in the weight industry for most of his...

Aug 1, 2023

Joe David (Jody) Johnson died August 1, 2023, at home in Pipe Creek, Texas following a brief battle with cancer.  Jody was born to Ross Delbert Johnson and Mary Elizbeth (Haggard) Johnson on August 30, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas.

He graduated from Harlingen High School. Jody spent most of his life working in sales and later became...

Jul 30, 2023

Monserrato Padilla Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 in San Benito.  He was born to Monserrato Padilla Sr. and Maria Elia Padilla on January 10, 1957 in Victoria, Texas.

Monserrato attended and graduate from San Benito High School. He worked for San Benito School District in the Maintenance Department for 20 years.

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Jul 26, 2023

Francisco Cardona peacefully passed away July 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas at sixty years of age. He was born to Francisco Cardona and Natividad Vasquez Acosta on May 7, 1963 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Francisco was a high school graduate and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a martial arts instructor specializing in karate....

Jul 25, 2023

Arturo Galvan peacefully passed July 25, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas at sixty-seven years of age. He attended Texas Southmost College and was a valued employee of the U.S. Postal Service where he was employed as a Maintenance Technician. Arturo retired from USPS after thirty-two years of dedicated service.

He was of the Catholic faith and an active...

Jul 25, 2023

Delia Delgado Hernandez, 72, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to Julian C.  and Anita Delgado on November 12, 1950 in San Benito, Texas.

Delia is preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Anita Delgado; her husband, Alfonso Hernandez Sr.; her son, Julian MTS Hernandez; and sister, Maria...

Jul 20, 2023

Mae Barfield, 88, of Harlingen went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Mae was born May 21, 1935 in Mercedes, TX to Albert and Agnes Krell as the youngest of 5 children.  She was baptized August 9, 1936 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie, IL and confirmed May 15, 1945 at...

Jul 18, 2023

Kenneth Vance Jackson, 93, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Ray Cleon Jackson and Jennie McNiece Jackson on March 20, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kenneth graduated from McNeece State College in Lake Charles, Louisiana with a B.A. in Business Administration.  He proudly served his country in Korea...

Jul 14, 2023

José M. Garcia, 88, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Manuel Garcia Gonzalez and Maria Teresa Santiago Natal on February 19, 1935 in Manatí, Puerto Rico.

He graduated from high school and, after two years of college, he graduated with a degree in accounting.  José worked at the New...

Jul 11, 2023

On July 11, 2023, Dolores (Dodie) Barnes Simmons passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas. The daughter of Alvin and Anitha Barnes, Dodie was born on September 21, 1932 in Laguna Vista, Texas and raised in Cuero and Cameron County, Texas. Dodie graduated from San Benito High School and attended Texas Southmost College.   She married Leonard Pierce (L.P.) Simmons Jr....

Jul 3, 2023

Anita Vasquez, a woman of faith and fervor, entered eternal rest on July 3, 2023. Born on May 17, 1938, Anita graced this world with her gentle spirit, and her kindness resonated in all her endeavors.

Anita attended the Church, St. Joseph with an unwavering belief in her Catholic faith. Her devotion was evident in her daily...

Jun 30, 2023

Walter Johnson Holder, 87, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to Dr. Carl Bennett Holder and Myrna Johnson Holder on September 15, 1935 in Floydada, Texas.

Walter was a graduate of Texas A & M, class of 1958.  He proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force Reserve.  Walter...

Jun 27, 2023

Love endures in many forms, and it endured in its purest in Reynaldo George Rentería, who passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in his Harlingen home. Reynaldo was born January 28, 1962 to Juan De La Fuente Rentería and Paulina Cerda Rentería, who preceded him in death. Reynaldo is known and will forever...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert Eugene Burley, Jr., of San Benito, Texas, passed away June 27, 2023, after a long illness.

“Rob” was born February 21, 1951, in San Benito to Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Burley, Sr.  Rob graduated San Benito High School and attended Texas A&I University.  He later resided in Harlingen, Texas while he worked as a mechanic...

Jun 25, 2023

Armando Hernandez, 58, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023 in San Benito.  He was born to  Adan Hernandez and Maria Palmira Cantu Hernandez on June 13, 1965 in El Ranchito, Texas.

Armando attended San Benito High School. He was employed by Macs Insulation.

In his leisure time Armando enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time...

Jun 24, 2023

Alma De La Fuente, 64, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to Salome Martínez Jr. and Margarita Sierra Martínez on March 3, 1959 in San Benito, Texas.

Alma was loving, humble, giving, caring, funny, had a sweet smile, a beautiful soul, a heart of gold and was a friend to...

Jun 21, 2023

Our beloved younger sister, Veronica Atkinson (57) passed away at her home in Dallas, TX on June 21, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  Veronica was born in Laredo, TX on March 7, 1966.

She is preceded death by her mother, Consuelo Atkinson and her father, Ernesto Atkinson.

Veronica is survived by her 3 brothers, Rudy...